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After an 8‑3 finish and a state quarterfinal run, the Iowa City West Wolves are ranked seventh in the preseason Top 25 and will rely on key returning players and a challenging schedule.
A small university’s compliance office, led by Erin Mykleby, has reshaped eligibility pathways for former professional hockey players, illustrating how rule changes and innovative problem‑solving can level the playing field.
As Purdue University reaches the halfway mark of 2026, the athletic department confronts a cascade of contract extensions, retention bonuses, and scholarship commitments that underscore the growing financial stakes of college sports.